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Of course! Written by Ingunn V (9/22/2006 4:44 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, Lady Middleton, penned by Rae

Excellent point, Rae!

In my experience biology governs women's brains to a degree before and after giving birth. I am not familiar with any English expression for this condition, but in my country it's referred to as a "nursing fog" (i.e. your brain is clouded/fogged by the biological duties)

Some of my friends complain that the "fog" remains with them longer for each child. Lady Middleton has 4 (or 3?) children and would fit this picture perfectly.

It also fits the picture that she is mainly concerned with her home; that it appears elegant and attractive when she is entertaining for instance.

Considering that Jane Austen never experienced this herself, it proves, again, what an excellent observer of the varities of human nature that she was.

I really enjoy this group read although I don't post frequently. I read the messages posted with great interest, however.

Best regards
Ingunn

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Lady Middleton Rae (9/21/2006 5:11 p.m.)

LM - character not motherhood drives coldness… Robbin (9/23/2006 12:08 p.m.)
- But why does one not mind.. Reeba (9/23/2006 3:14 p.m.)
  - Lady Middleton, A cold fish… Robbin (9/23/2006 5:58 p.m.)
    - Robbin and Tina Maisy (9/24/2006 12:25 p.m.)
      - Great points... Robbin (9/24/2006 2:58 p.m.)
    - I happily agree to disagree ;) Robbin. Reeba (9/23/2006 6:18 p.m.)
  - Coldness = lack of interest Tina T (9/23/2006 3:44 p.m.)
    - 'Insipidity'... Mandy N (9/27/2006 9:49 a.m.)
    - I agree Tina--great word picture! nfm :D Robbin (9/23/2006 5:59 p.m.)
- Well Said BarbaraB (9/23/2006 12:43 p.m.)
I agree 100%. Reeba (9/22/2006 1:46 p.m.)
- clues Bryndl (9/22/2006 1:56 p.m.)
Of course! Ingunn V (9/22/2006 4:44 a.m.)
Buther children weren't all that small Therése (9/22/2006 2:25 a.m.)
- Somewhat inclined... BarbaraB (9/23/2006 12:24 a.m.)
  - Was there " a-child-should-be-seen-and-not-heard philosophy& Tracy W (9/23/2006 4:17 p.m.)
    - Children BarbarB (9/24/2006 7:26 p.m.)
      - I think I recall what you may be referring to Tracy W (9/25/2006 12:53 a.m.)
        
        I do believe you're right BarbarB (9/25/2006 9:45 p.m.)
- Four under seven Rae (9/22/2006 4:43 a.m.)
  - Child-centeredness Line (9/22/2006 8:56 p.m.)
    - There's a great difference in... Reeba (9/23/2006 6:46 a.m.)
    - If I may hazard a guess Karinna A. (9/22/2006 11:03 p.m.)
      - The meaning of 'cold' seems... Reeba (9/23/2006 5:55 a.m.)
Interesting Point Pennie (9/21/2006 9:21 p.m.)
Oh dear... Lynn (9/21/2006 8:26 p.m.)

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